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imap_close

(PHP 4, PHP 5, PHP 7, PHP 8)

imap_closeClose an IMAP stream

Description

imap_close(IMAP\Connection $imap, int $flags = 0): true

Closes the imap stream.

Parameters

imap

An IMAP\Connection instance.

flags

If set to CL_EXPUNGE, the function will silently expunge the mailbox before closing, removing all messages marked for deletion. You can achieve the same thing by using imap_expunge()

Return Values

Always returns true.

Errors/Exceptions

Throws a ValueError if flags is invalid.

Changelog

Version Description
8.1.0 The imap parameter expects an IMAP\Connection instance now; previously, a valid imap resource was expected.
8.0.0 A ValueError is now thrown on invalid flags parameter values. Previously, a warning was emitted and the function returned false.

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